But usually you go right back into the same old routine.
Of course you don’t want to admit that this is your life
because life is suppose to be fun!
If you are anything like me…I am usually too tired from work or I have too much to do to actually enjoy what God has given me.
This is the exact reason why I choose to go on this adventure…to change my routine! But silly me, I thought that when I put my YES out there that my life would get easier right away and preparing for this trip would help me get out of my routine. Well I am 1 week away from Training Camp and I have realized I am still in that routine! The difference is now I have a trip to get ready for and emotions that have taken a life of its own.
Last month my pastor preached on God’s blessings. He explained that God wants to give me His blessings; I just have to be ready and willing to receive them. I can give Him a cup and expect Him to fill up that cup.
That sounds awesome but why only a cup?
Do I think He only has enough to fill up one little cup?
Do I not think He can do more…am I cutting him short?
So why not give God a Bucket to fill!
I have been consumed with life that I have forgotten
what God has done and is doing in my life.
So I made a list of my blessings God has given me!!!
MY FAMILY
I have the best family in the world! And not because we are the perfect family living the ‘American Dream’…but because we are crazy, loud, busy, fun, Jesus loving people. We love to play games, eat, talk and hanging out together. We are very involved in church from praise team, youth leaders, elder, deacon, church administer, children’s worker and everything in-between. Being involved with church has been a part of us since I can remember. It hasn’t been easy and we have been through the ringer a few times…but what I love about my family is that no matter what Satan throws at us,
we come together and trust God will take care of us.
When I told my mom and dad about leaving for a year, they didn’t question my decision at all. They have been 150% supportive and it has made the process that much easier. It has been a joy to get closer to my brother, sister-in-law and adorable baby nephew this past year! We have grown up so much and I love being around them. We can joke around and be silly and have amazing ‘debates’ about life! My sister is one of my closest friends and she is someone who accepts me for me. She is beautiful and there is never a dull moment with her!
Leaving my family for a year was the hardest decisions to make
but their support and love made it a little easier!
I LOVE YOU ALL SOOOOO MUCH!
MY FRIENDS
In the last 5-6 years I have realized who my true friends are. I realized that the quality of friends is much better than the quantity! The relationships in my life are healthy and for that I am healthier. I am not dealing with drama or self-doubt. The people in my life are the people that need to be there and I know that they will be there no matter what. I can be myself in front of them and not worry about always being perfect!
I am truly blessed for each and every one of you!
MY CHURCH
My church family is the toughest, God loving and God fearing people I know. When our doors should have been closed a few times, we turned to God and let Him take control. God has made it possible for us to do His work through the Journey Community Church. I have never been in a church where people actually want to praise God and learn from God and to do His will and not just DO church. They have been supportive of me and prayed for me since the moment I told them about my trip! I can’t wait to share with them my adventures!
Thank you for loving me and sending me out!
My God
I am thankful for what God has done in me. Most kids who were raised in church usually don’t stay in church when they go off to college. But God never let me run off and for that I am very thankful. Every time I push Him away,
He has been right there.
I am healthy, taken care of, and loved by so many people.
So I think I will keep giving God a bucket to fill.
When I look at ALL that God has done,
I can’t even start to put it into words.
It’s easy to worry and doubt about what I am suppose to do
BUT
once I stop and focus on God
I remember those blessings and I am ready to push on!!!
So I’ll ask you what my pastor asked:
Are you giving God a cup or a Bucket!!!???
